Policies and Services

Lending Policies

Services

About the Library

The CollectionThe main library on the Levelland campus houses more than 75,000 volumes, including
an extensive print reference collection and an up-to-date circulating collection,
which support all college programs. In addition, students have Internet access to
over 42,000 electronic books. Also available are over 30,000 microforms and over 1,000
non-print materials, including audiotapes, CDs, maps, videos, and DVDs.

The libraries have a state-of-the-art online catalog which allows easy access to library
holdings. The libraries' online databases may be accessed from the library or any
campus computer connected to the Internet and from remote sites via the Internet using
a password. These databases give access to several thousand periodicals from which
full-text articles and images may be viewed and printed.

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to suggest titles to be added to the collection
and may use the onlineTitle Suggestion Form.

Circulation PolicyBorrowers must present a current student ID to check out reserve or circulating materials.
All materials are available for use by the students, faculty and staff of South Plains
College, the residents of the college district, and Texas Tech University and Wayland
Baptist University students upon presentation of valid identification.

Reference works (call number preceded by Ref), periodicals, and reserve materials
may be used in-house but do not circulate. Circulating books are located in the "stacks"
on the second floor of the Library.

The Library's online catalog is available from dedicated terminals on the first and
second floor and from any computer on the SPC network. Access is also possible via
the Internet by connecting to the SPC library webpage (https://www.southplainscollege.edu/).

For questions about remote access to the online catalog, emailLevellandorReese Centerlibrarians or call the Information Desk at (806) 716-2330 Levelland or (806) 716-4682
Reese Center.

Course ReservesFaculty can put books and other materials on reserve so that they are available to
everyone in the class. The materials can be checked out with a student ID at the Circulation
Desk. Generally, the items can be checked out for use in the Library for a two hour
period. Faculty who want to post online reserve materials can contact the Library
by calling the Information Desk at (806) 716-2330 Levelland or (806) 716-4682 Reese
Center or emailingLevellandorReese Centerlibrarians.

Loan PeriodsReference books and periodicals: Library and classroom use only.Microform materials: Library use only. Viewing machines are available in the library.Audiovisual materials: One week.Circulating books and maps: Three weeks.Reserve materials: Library use only. Two hours.Renewals: Circulating materials may be renewed provided no one has placed a hold and provided
there are no unpaid fines. Books eligible for renewal may be renewed by telephone:
(806) 716-2299 Levelland or (806) 716-4682 Reese.Recalls: All materials are subject to recall. Upon receipt of a recall notice, a borrower
will have 72 hours to return the item.Lost book charges: Borrowers are responsible for paying for lost or damaged materials. For items that
are out-of-print or non-replaceable for other reasons, a fee of $35.00 per item is
charged plus a nonrefundable $10.00 processing fee. The charge for a book still in
print will be based on the replacement cost of the item plus a nonrefundable $10.00
processing fee. Unpaid library charges will be added to the student's account and
if left unpaid will prevent issuance of grades or transcripts.

Interlibrary LoanThe interlibrary loan (ILL) service obtains materials not owned by the SPC Libraries
for students, faculty and staff. Books, media items and other materials are borrowed
from another library and are made available to the requester for limited periods of
time. This service can also provide photocopies of articles. Library patrons may use
the onlineInterlibrary Loanforms.

Information ServicesThe Information Desk is staffed at all times to provide assistance in using Library
resources and services. Library instruction for classes is available upon request;
contact the Library by calling the Information Desk at (806) 716-2330 Levelland or
(806) 716-4682 Reese Center or emailingLevellandorReese Centerlibrarians.

Other Services at LevellandComputing resources: Ten computers connected to the Internet are available on the
first floor for access to the Library's online resources. An additional 40 computers
are available for student use when they are not being used by a class. Wifi is available
to all students and guests. Online resources include electronic databases with access
to the full text of thousands of periodical titles, over 60,000 electronic book titles
through ebooks on Ebsco, and other online reference resources. Three stand-alone computers
provide additional access to the online library catalog.

Equipment for people who are visually impaired: Text magnifying equipment is available
in the Microform area of the first floor.

Audiovisual services: The Library's collection includes audio and video materials
that have been cataloged and can therefore be identified in the online catalog. Videos
and DVDs are shelved near the Information Desk. Other materials can be obtained at
the Circulation Desk. VCRs and TVs along with audiotape players are available for
student use.

Photocopying: Copy machines are available for both paper and microform articles.
The machines are coin-operated. Price of a photocopy is 5 cents. Change is available
at the Circulation Desk.

Laminating: Laminating is available at the Circulation Desk at the cost of 35 cents
per foot.

Other Services at Reese CenterComputing resources: The Library provides fifteen computers for online research,
email, word processing and other software applications. Reese library computers have
and DVD drives. Students have access to a scanner and may print color laser copies.
Color copies cost $0.25 each. Transparencies may be created in the library. The cost
is $1.00 per sheet if the library supplies the transparencies.

Photocopying: A photocopier is available for student use. The machine is coin-operated.
Price of a photocopy is $0.10 per sheet. The machine accepts coins and bills ($1,
$5, $10, $20). The bookstore is available to make change for students when necessary.

Audiovisual services: TV monitors, VCR and DVD players along with audiocassette players
are available for student use in the library. Audiocassette recorders may be checked
out for one week.

South Plains College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President for Student Affairs, South Plains College 1401 College Avenue, Box 5, Levelland, TX 79336, 806-894-9611